Karen’s Blog

There is something wonderful about living in the country. The fresh air, the wide open spaces and the ever changing views that each season brings are more than enough to convince many home buyers to head outside the city. If you are considering moving to an acreage property, there are a few important things to […]

Selling a home is so much more than simply putting a sign on your lawn and waiting for the offers to roll in. The sale of your home is a far more detailed process. There’s the marketing, the negotiating, and of course, all the legalities that come along with it. You rely on trusted professionals […]

There’s something about Christmas in a small town. Here in Okotoks, the Christmas season kicked off last week. The Light Up Okotoks Festival began the holiday season with wagon rides, carolers, and fireworks at Lineham Park. There are only a few weeks left until Christmas, and there is no shortage of holiday events happening around […]

The warm weather has come and gone, but there are still plenty of buyers looking into making a move to Calgary. Most people think of the spring as the best time to make a move, but there are a few good reasons why you should list your home outside of the real estate peak season. […]

Living in the beautiful town of Okotoks truly offers the best of both worlds. If you love the idea of small town living within a convenient distance of the big city, Okotoks might be right for you. With a population of roughly 25,000 people, Okotoks has earned the distinction of Alberta’s largest town. It […]

Looking for an acreage minutes from Calgary and surrounded by trees? This 20 year old home has landscaping that is usually only achieved after decades of gardening. Here are 10 things you will love about this home. 1.It is located minutes from Calgary and literally seconds from the city limits. 2. The garden offers lots […]

This may be your last chance to build in Sierra West Estates! This community is located north of Okotoks between Hwys 2 and 2A and offers convenient access to Calgary and Okotoks. Many homes have already been built so drive through and see if this is where you’d like to build your country estate. […]

Whether renting or owning a home, budgeting and living within your means can be a challenge. There are so many temptations out there- vacations, cars, restaurants, shopping malls to name a few. If you’re ever wondered if you can “have it all” without struggling with debt, you might want to drop by this free event […]

Are you having difficult finding a home to rent in Okotoks. The rental market is very tight and has been for several months. Have you ever wondered if maybe you’d be better off buying than renting? I had Mark Herman of Mortgage Alliance run the numbers on buying either a starter home in Cimarron or a two […]

So your real estate agent has recommended that you speak to a mortgage broker and get your paperwork ready before you start looking for a house. What kind of paperwork is the mortgage broker going to ask for? Thanks to Mark Brennan of Dominion Lending Centres for putting together this list “What do they want that for?” […]

Thanks to Jenn Widney from the Erin Kelly Mortgage Team for providing this list! Job letter and pay stub for all applicants: All applicants must provide a letter from their current employer on company letterhead. This letter must include your name, date of hire, job title, and salary/pay structure. *If your salary is based on […]

It’s spring and many first time home buyers are falling in love…with the idea of buying their first home. Thanks to Carola Singer, Senior Mortgage Associate for Verico Canada First Mortgage for preparing this important list. Are you gearing up to buy your first place? Arm yourself with these tips to get the most out of your purchase […]